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Govt sounds alarm over rate of premature births
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced renewed concern over Thailand's high rate of premature births, which currently stands at 9.91%, a figure considered high compared with global averages.
Thailand draws up historic first climate change bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
Rise of the 'Bangkok Dragon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2025
» A temporary sculpture of the Asian water monitor at Lumpini Park has shone a spotlight on one of Bangkok's most recognisable residents -- the large lizard often seen basking by the park's lakes.
Carbon credits 'key' to winning climate fight
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says the nation's carbon trading scheme will be an important tool in the fight to preserve Thailand's forests, noting the community that took part in its pilot programme in 2015 has generated over seven million baht in carbon credits from the scheme to date.
Surin sting nets tiger cubs, 100kg of elephant tusks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/07/2024
» Two suspects have been arrested for an illegal trade of two tiger cubs and almost 100 kilogrammes of elephant tusks were also confisticated in a sting operation in Surin.
WHA Group embraces ESG goals for cleaner future
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» With ever-changing megatrends and environmental impacts playing key roles in the global economy, a sharper focus on a business’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals can help drive it towards sustainable growth, according to Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, CEO of WHA Group.
Intel unit to help curb illegal wildlife trade
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/10/2023
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has set up an intelligence unit to help suppress the illegal trade in wildlife.
'E-certs' a boon for exporters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2023
» Thailand is to adopt its own "ePhyto" system for plants and plant products, enabling Thai exporters to apply for digital certificates online while saving time and money compared to the paper-based system.
Village joins carbon credit scheme
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2022
» PHETCHABURI: The Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment has rolled out a carbon credit scheme, which the government hopes will inspire communities across the country to preserve and expand their forest areas.
Rare white-spotted wedgefish beaches in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2022
» A white-spotted wedgefish (Rhynchobatus Australiae), which is very rare, was found beached in Thap Sakae district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and helped back out to sea, Marine and Coastal Resources Department director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa said on Wednesday.